Month: November 2022
China’s latest zero-COVID lockdowns spark rare public dissent
Beijing shut parks and museums as China faces its largest outbreak of COVID in six months. Authorities confirmed more than 28,000 cases Monday and the first official COVID fatalities since May. The numbers might seem relatively low, but despite some
Read MoreChina’s latest zero-COVID lockdowns spark rare public dissent
Beijing shut parks and museums as China faces its largest outbreak of COVID in six months. Authorities confirmed more than 28,000 cases Monday and the first official COVID fatalities since May. The numbers might seem relatively low, but despite some
Read MoreChina’s latest zero-COVID lockdowns spark rare public dissent
Beijing shut parks and museums as China faces its largest outbreak of COVID in six months. Authorities confirmed more than 28,000 cases Monday and the first official COVID fatalities since May. The numbers might seem relatively low, but despite some
Read MoreHow Immunocompromised Experts Will Celebrate Another Pandemic Holiday
Covid precautions have fallen by the wayside for many. But for the most vulnerable, risks are still front and center.
Read MoreWhy Black women candidates had mixed results in the midterm elections
A record number of Black women ran for office this year for U.S. House, Senate and governor. And while some made history with their wins, Black women are still underrepresented in public office. Nadia Brown, the Director of the Women’s
Read MoreA worrisome poll number for Donald Trump – CNN
A worrisome poll number for Donald Trump CNN
Read MoreAdvocates push to end the automatic charging of juveniles as adults in certain crimes
In some states, juveniles are automatically charged in adult court for certain serious crimes. It’s a practice known as direct file. In Pennsylvania, there is a push to change that rule to prevent children from ending up with adult records.
Read MoreBiden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments – The New York Times
Biden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments The New York Times Biden extends student loan repayment freeze as forgiveness program is tied up in courts CNN Student loan repayment freeze extended ABC7 White House intends to extend student loan repayment freeze; Charlottesville
Read MoreU.S. renews push for COVID boosters as holiday season approaches
Americans who have gotten the updated COVID-19 boosters appear better protected against symptomatic infection than those who haven’t — at least for now.
Read MoreHow Covid Myths Spread on Far-Right Social Media Platforms
The Biden administration has pushed social media giants like Facebook to curb Covid misinformation. But it is thriving on fringe platforms like Gab, a hub for extremist content.
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